Srinagar, July 20: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Sunday hailed the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s recent decision to offer government jobs to the next of kin of terror victims, calling it a “historic and humane move” that brings long-awaited dignity and relief to hundreds of affected families across the Union Territory.
Addressing a press conference, Sharma said that the initiative taken under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has rekindled hope among those who had lost everything to terrorism over the past three decades.
“Since the 1990s, we have witnessed the horror of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Many families lost their sole breadwinners, and for years, no one came forward to help them. They lived in silence, hopelessness, and pain,” Sharma said.
“But today, under the leadership of LG Manoj Sinha, a lamp of hope has been lit in those very homes. Their sacrifices have been recognised. Their pain has not only been acknowledged but addressed with employment and support,” he said.
According to KNS, LoP said that in the last two weeks, hundreds of terror-affected families have received appointment letters as part of a fast-track documentation and verification process. “Two major functions were held where these families were formally handed over their job orders. The scenes were emotional, full of gratitude, and deeply symbolic,” he said.
He added that this move marks a turning point for many households that had lost all hope. “After 35 years of turmoil, the government has taken the first sincere step toward healing. I congratulate the administration and LG Sinha for this initiative,” Sharma said.
He also appealed to the administration to ensure timely completion of all pending cases. “Many eligible families are still waiting in the pipeline. I hope and pray that they too receive jobs soon. The LG has already fixed a timeline and has assured that the remaining appointments will be completed within a month,” he said.
Calling it a “big step for Jammu and Kashmir,” Sharma said that recognising the pain of terror victims and turning that pain into policy is what good governance truly means. “It’s not just about employment but about dignity, acknowledgment, and justice,” he added.
